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Reports suggested that that was an attempt by the Chinese military leaders to demonstrate Chinese might to Gates, displeasing President Hu and his political leaders who were interested in patching things up with the U.S. and avoid any tensions with the U.S. before Hu's State visit to Washington.

Leon T. Hadar: When Obama Meets Hu: "Normalizing" Sino-American Relationship? Leon T. Hadar 2011

Reports suggested that that was an attempt by the Chinese military leaders to demonstrate Chinese might to Gates, displeasing President Hu and his political leaders who were interested in patching things up with the U.S. and avoid any tensions with the U.S. before Hu's State visit to Washington.

Leon T. Hadar: When Obama Meets Hu: "Normalizing" Sino-American Relationship? Leon T. Hadar 2011

During the summit, Obama stood at Hu's side and stressed the "universal rights of all people."

Rahim Kanani: Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, on the State and Future of Human Rights Philanthropy and Policy Rahim Kanani 2011

In addition to highlighting the importance of the relationship between the world's two largest economic powers that have become so central to growth of the global economy and the stability of the international system, President Hu's meetings with President Obama will provide an opportunity to press the reset button on the Sino-American ties.

Leon T. Hadar: When Obama Meets Hu: "Normalizing" Sino-American Relationship? Leon T. Hadar 2011

Since both countries have more to gain from cooperation than conflict, we must hope that Hu's state visit goes well.

Joseph Nye: The Obama/Hu Jintao Summit Meeting This Week Joseph Nye 2011

During the summit, Obama stood at Hu's side and stressed the "universal rights of all people."

Rahim Kanani: Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, on the State and Future of Human Rights Philanthropy and Policy Rahim Kanani 2011

Hu's message included no mention of Kim Jong Eun, but Peter Beck, a North Korea specialist at Tokyo's Keio University, called it an "unequivocal statement of support."

U.S. won't push South Korea on North Chico Harlan 2010

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell, briefing reporters on the seven-country Clinton trip, said the stop on Hainan Island will last just a few hours and is aimed at resolving issues in advance of Mr. Hu's expected Washington visit.

Clinton Adds China Stop to Asia Trip 2010

Hu's message included no mention of Kim Jong Eun, but Peter Beck, a North Korea specialist at Tokyo's Keio University, called it an "unequivocal statement of support."

U.S. won't push South Korea on North Chico Harlan 2010

Since both countries have more to gain from cooperation than conflict, we must hope that Hu's state visit goes well.

Joseph Nye: The Obama/Hu Jintao Summit Meeting This Week Joseph Nye 2011